The purpose of our school Debate Teams are to provide students with:
Opportunities to grow technique and skills
The chance to be part of a team
Competition at a regional and national level when possible
Socialisation with like-minded students
DEBATE
At HGHS we are excited to be strong leaders in the area of Debate. The following Debate teams are on offer:
Senior Debate
Junior Debate
Debating is an opportunity to discuss different issues and refine your speaking skills. Teams of 3 compete against other schools in the NZ Schools Debating Competitions. There are junior and senior squads. Practices are held in H21/H22 and are on Thursdays.
The fee for Debating competitions can range from $20 to $40 per person depending on the competition entered.